MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,379 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Unable to fully assess welded areas as they have been covered in underseal
Vehicle underside corroded
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?
Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DPY 223V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,781 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DPY 223V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Morris Mini Special typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DPY 223V registered?
DPY 223V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 11 October 1979.
Is DPY 223V safe to buy?
The MOT history for DPY 223V shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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